The seemingly redundant skillset of Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas on the power play is the secret weapon in unlocking success this season.
Both Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas are known for their speedy zone entries, high-level playmaking skills, and preference to operate from the left faceoff circle. These overlapping skillsets provide an effective one-two punch on the man-advantage rather than cancelling each other out.
Gaining the Zone
It used to be that the Avs would gain the zone by having Cale Makar skate the puck up ice and then drop it back for MacKinnon so that he could enter the zone with a full head of steam.